TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister warned that maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed without coordination with Iran as the coastal state, stressing that parallel arrangements or external decision-making frameworks are not valid.
America's 'independence' celebrates 250 years of jingoism and genocide Submitted by Joseph Massad on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:49 The myth of US freedom, retold by nationalist historians, politicians and corporate media, erases the slavery, dispossession and white supremacy on which the republic was built A view of the "UFC Freedom 250" event hosted by US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on 15 June 2026 (Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters) On American jingoism remains the ruling ideology of the United States , on the right as well as the left and centre. The upcoming 250th anniversary of independence, which the country will celebrate on 4 July 2026, is yet another occasion to express America's ultranationalism and rewrite the country's sordid history of oppression and genocide as a story of "freedom". President Donald Trump , the hero of white supremacists and conservatives, has declared that "With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history.
As Washington and Tehran begin detailed nuclear negotiations, expert Anton Khlopkov assesses uranium dilution, Russias role and the prospects for a deal The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, but the most difficult questions have only been postponed.
As Washington and Tehran begin detailed nuclear negotiations, expert Anton Khlopkov assesses uranium dilution, Russia's role and the prospects for a deal The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, but the most difficult questions have only been postponed.
Lebanon has ordered the removal of billboards showing Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father from the road to Beirut’s airport, turning a dispute over public posters into a test of who gets to define the country’s fragile post-ceasefire moment.
Washington DC [US], June 26 (ANI): The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday (local time) reaffirmed their strategic partnership at a ministerial meeting in Bahrain's Manama, underscoring their commitment to regional security, diplomacy with Iran, stability in Syria and Lebanon, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea’s foreign minister underscored the importance of safe maritime navigation during a telephone conversation with Iran, highlighting Seoul’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining stability and secure shipping routes.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Uzbekistan hailed the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia at a phone call with his Iranian counterpart.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson criticized the US over rising hunger and food insecurity, denouncing Washington for overlooking domestic challenges while presenting itself as a voice on global humanitarian issues.
Mr. Bolton is expected to admit to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
A win or draw against Egypt on Friday, and the team’s unusual journey will continue.
Iran calls US-GCC statement 'interventionist' The Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday that a joint statement by the US and Gulf Cooperation Council contained “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative positions”, and described the US military presence in the Gulf as a source of insecurity and division in the region. In the statement, the ministry reiterated its position that the Strait of Hormuz should be governed with Oman in line with terms of the MOU with the US. In their earlier statement, the US and GCC rejected any tolls or attempts to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US-Iran understanding appears more likely to freeze the conflict than resolve it, leaving the future of Iran's nuclear program as the central unresolved issue, according to Washington-based analyst Greg Priddy.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned an “interfering, irresponsible and provocative” joint statement issued by the US Secretary of State and foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), warning against continued hostile behavior in the region.
Tehran [Iran], June 26 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held discussions regarding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Tasnim news agency, the leaders discussed the 60-Day Strait of Hormuz traffic plan.
By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Thursday (local time) said that he is hopeful that the ongoing 60-day negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme will succeed following the recent halt of the conflict, while he also expressed pessimism
IAEA chief says Iran nuclear inspections to begin soon International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the UN nuclear watchdog has been tasked with inspecting Iran's nuclear sites under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. "This MoU specifically indicates that the nuclear part of the memorandum will be supervised ... by the IAEA.
US and GCC back Lebanon talks, oppose Hormuz restrictions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers reaffirmed their support for the US-Iran agreement, calling for continued momentum toward a permanent end to hostilities while rejecting any tolls or attempts to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement after their meeting, the ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and backed US-mediated talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials. The ministers condemned "attacks by Iranian proxies in Iraq against GCC countries, including drone attacks damaging civilian facilities, critical infrastructure, and energy security," the statement said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A source close to the Iranian negotiating team said the withdrawal of the Zionist regime from occupied areas of Lebanon is among the conditions of a final agreement and constitutes one of Iran’s key red lines.
Tehrans top negotiator accuses Washington of exporting trash talks Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has denied that the country's unfrozen assets would be used to buy agricultural products from the US. His remarks add to conflicting interpretations of the interim US-Iran peace deal signed on June 17. "America falsely claims our unfrozen assets will buy their agriculture.
